Labelling apparatus
US11548676B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65C9/44
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A labelling apparatus for labelling a tray while the tray is conveyed by a conveyor means. A label feeder device is configured to place a label onto a top surface of the tray. A first tucker device is arranged sidewise to the conveyor means and includes an applicator block. A first moving mechanism is configured to move the applicator block in a back and forth direction perpendicular to the conveying direction of the tray. The applicator block is movable from an initial position to a labelling position where the applicator block presses the portion of the label exceeding a side surface of the tray such that the applicator block follows the shape of the side surface of the tray via a rotational movement of the applicator block around the rotation axis.
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